VAMPS

VAMPS promoting BLOODSUCKERS (2014)

VAMPS is a Japanese rock unit under Delicious Deli Records, a Universal Music Japan sub-label. The duo was formed in 2008 under the label VAMPROSE and consists of HYDE on vocals and K.A.Z. on lead guitar.

Members

• HYDE (vocals)
• K.A.Z. (guitar)

Labels

• VAMPROSE (2008-2012)
• Delicious Deli Records (2013-)

Information

A new unit announced on February 2008 (though the name was withheld until March 25, 2008). Their first single "LOVE ADDICT" was released in July. A Zepp tour soon followed in August, consisting of 46 shows. After the tour, the duo released two singles, "I GOTTA KICK START NOW", and "EVANESCENT", as well as a DVD chronicling their Zepp tour, VAMPS LIVE 2008. Following the release of their first, self-titled album, VAMPS, they commenced to tour the United States. Most recently, they have announced two as-of-yet unnamed singles, and an as-of-yet unnamed album, to be released in the Spring and Summer of 2010. They've also announced the release of a DVD documenting their tour of the United States, VAMPS LIVE 2009 U.S.A.. VAMPS have also announced a new tour for 2010, promoting their second album, BEAST.

In 2013, VAMPS announced their transfer to Universal Music Japan's Delicious Deli Records.

Discography

VAMPS promoting "LOVE ADDICT" (2008)

VAMPS promoting "EVANESCENT" (2009)

VAMPS promoting VAMPS LIVE 2009 U.S.A. (2010)

VAMPS (2011)

Studio Albums

• [2009.06.10] VAMPS
• [2010.07.28] BEAST
• [2014.10.29] BLOODSUCKERS
• [2017.04.26] UNDERWORLD

Best Albums

• [2013.09.18] SEX BLOOD ROCK'N'ROLL

Live Albums

• [2016.06.29] MTV Unplugged: VAMPS (Digital)

Singles

• [2008.07.02] LOVE ADDICT
• [2009.03.13] I GOTTA KICK START NOW
• [2009.05.13] EVANESCENT
• [2009.09.30] SWEET DREAMS
• [2010.05.12] DEVIL SIDE
• [2010.06.09] ANGEL TRIP
• [2010.12.15] MEMORIES
• [2013.07.03] AHEAD / REPLAY
• [2014.08.20] GET AWAY / THE JOLLY ROGER
• [2014.10.08] VAMPIRE'S LOVE
• [2016.08.31] INSIDE OF ME
• [2017.03.22] CALLING

Split Singles

• [2015.11.20] SIN IN JUSTICE (VAMPS x APOCALYPTICA)

Digital Singles

• [2013.05.22] AHEAD
• [2014.03.10] WORLD'S END
• [2014.06.11] THE JOLLY ROGER

Video Releases

• [2009.02.04] VAMPS LIVE 2008
• [2010.03.17] VAMPS LIVE 2009 U.S.A.
• [2010.05.12] VAMPS LIVE 2009
• [2011.07.13] VAMPS LIVE 2010 WORLD TOUR CHILE
• [2012.02.05] VAMPS LIVE 2010 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ARENA
• [2013.04.24] VAMPS LIVE 2012
• [2014.06.25] VAMPS LIVE 2014 LONDON
• [2015.06.24] VAMPS LIVE 2014-2015
• [2015.12.09] VAMPS LIVE 2015 BLOODSUCKERS
• [2016.06.29] MTV Unplugged: VAMPS
• [2016.12.14] HISTORY - The Complete Video Collection 2008-2014
• [2017.12.06] VAMPS LIVE 2017 UNDERWORLD

Publications

Books

[2010.06] Kyuketsuki VAMPS Document Story 01

Photobooks

• [2009.10] VAMPS LIVE 2009 U.S.A. Document Photobook
• [2010.12] MEMORIES ~VAMPS LIVE 2010 BEAST WORLD TOUR~
• [2011.02] VAMPS LIVE 2010 BEAST
• [2011.03] VAMPS BEAST IN THE WORLD
• [2011.03] VAMPS BEAST IN THE WORLD + VAMPS MEKURI 2011

Calendars

• [2010.01.xx] VAMPS Desktop Calendar

Band Scores

• [2010.07.xx] VAMPS OFFICIAL BAND SCORE

External Links

• Official Website
• Universal Music Official Profile
• Official MySpace
• Official Facebook
• Official Twitter
• Official VEVO